Erie County, PA
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Erie County Overview
270,495
TOTAL POPULATION
134,616
MALE POPULATION
135,879
FEMALE POPULATION
99.07
MALES / 100 FEMALES
100.94
FEMALES / 100 MALES
39.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$32,858
PER CAPITA INCOME
$78,186
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$59,396
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
30.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
69.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,704
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.46
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
131,881
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
59.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Erie County Area Codes
Race in Erie County
The most populous races in Erie County are White / Caucasian (227,590 | 84.1%), Black / African American (18,828 | 7.0%), and Two or more Races (14,865 | 5.5%).
Race | # Population | % Population |
Asian | 5,142 | 1.9% |
Black / African American | 18,828 | 7.0% |
Hawaiian / Pacific | 60 | 0.0% |
Hispanic or Latino | 12,637 | 4.7% |
Native / Alaskan | 504 | 0.2% |
White / Caucasian | 227,590 | 84.1% |
Two or more Races | 14,865 | 5.5% |
Some other Race | 3,506 | 1.3% |
Total | 270,495 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Erie County
The most populous ancestries reported in Erie County are German (64,425 | 23.8%), Irish (37,640 | 13.9%), Italian (30,676 | 11.3%), Polish (29,743 | 11.0%), and English (22,270 | 8.2%), together accounting for 68.3% of all Erie County residents.
Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
Afghan | 21 | 0.0% |
African | 1,574 | 0.6% |
Alaska Native | 17 | 0.0% |
Albanian | 88 | 0.0% |
American | 9,366 | 3.5% |
Apache | 8 | 0.0% |
Arab | 2,157 | 0.8% |
Armenian | 246 | 0.1% |
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac | 23 | 0.0% |
Australian | 93 | 0.0% |
Austrian | 544 | 0.2% |
Barbadian | 2 | 0.0% |
Basque | 10 | 0.0% |
Belgian | 194 | 0.1% |
Belizean | 44 | 0.0% |
Bhutanese | 379 | 0.1% |
Blackfeet | 53 | 0.0% |
Brazilian | 61 | 0.0% |
British | 913 | 0.3% |
British West Indian | 20 | 0.0% |
Bulgarian | 29 | 0.0% |
Burmese | 661 | 0.2% |
Cajun | 8 | 0.0% |
Cambodian | 61 | 0.0% |
Canadian | 429 | 0.2% |
Carpatho Rusyn | 15 | 0.0% |
Celtic | 31 | 0.0% |
Central American | 419 | 0.2% |
Central American Indian | 174 | 0.1% |
Cherokee | 752 | 0.3% |
Chickasaw | 21 | 0.0% |
Chilean | 32 | 0.0% |
Choctaw | 31 | 0.0% |
Colombian | 108 | 0.0% |
Comanche | 5 | 0.0% |
Costa Rican | 124 | 0.1% |
Creek | 5 | 0.0% |
Croatian | 430 | 0.2% |
Cuban | 167 | 0.1% |
Czech | 1,516 | 0.6% |
Czechoslovakian | 409 | 0.2% |
Danish | 479 | 0.2% |
Delaware | 11 | 0.0% |
Dominican | 271 | 0.1% |
Dutch | 2,637 | 1.0% |
Eastern European | 747 | 0.3% |
Ecuadorian | 65 | 0.0% |
Egyptian | 398 | 0.2% |
English | 22,270 | 8.2% |
Estonian | 32 | 0.0% |
Ethiopian | 307 | 0.1% |
European | 2,478 | 0.9% |
Fijian | 7 | 0.0% |
Filipino | 13 | 0.0% |
Finnish | 475 | 0.2% |
French | 4,515 | 1.7% |
French American Indian | 11 | 0.0% |
French Canadian | 759 | 0.3% |
German | 64,425 | 23.8% |
German Russian | 104 | 0.0% |
Greek | 786 | 0.3% |
Guamanian / Chamorro | 4 | 0.0% |
Guatemalan | 112 | 0.0% |
Guyanese | 29 | 0.0% |
Haitian | 117 | 0.0% |
Honduran | 179 | 0.1% |
Hungarian | 2,159 | 0.8% |
Icelander | 29 | 0.0% |
Indian (Asian) | 728 | 0.3% |
Indonesian | 20 | 0.0% |
Iranian | 56 | 0.0% |
Iraqi | 539 | 0.2% |
Irish | 37,640 | 13.9% |
Iroquois | 117 | 0.0% |
Italian | 30,676 | 11.3% |
Jamaican | 294 | 0.1% |
Japanese | 35 | 0.0% |
Jordanian | 14 | 0.0% |
Kenyan | 155 | 0.1% |
Korean | 1,011 | 0.4% |
Laotian | 23 | 0.0% |
Latvian | 27 | 0.0% |
Lebanese | 391 | 0.1% |
Lithuanian | 732 | 0.3% |
Luxembourger | 9 | 0.0% |
Macedonian | 51 | 0.0% |
Malaysian | 67 | 0.0% |
Mexican | 2,377 | 0.9% |
Mexican American Indian | 29 | 0.0% |
Mongolian | 21 | 0.0% |
Moroccan | 90 | 0.0% |
Native Hawaiian | 39 | 0.0% |
Navajo | 5 | 0.0% |
Nigerian | 32 | 0.0% |
Northern European | 287 | 0.1% |
Norwegian | 591 | 0.2% |
Osage | 1 | 0.0% |
Pakistani | 167 | 0.1% |
Palestinian | 39 | 0.0% |
Panamanian | 4 | 0.0% |
Pennsylvania German | 491 | 0.2% |
Peruvian | 239 | 0.1% |
Polish | 29,743 | 11.0% |
Portuguese | 721 | 0.3% |
Potawatomi | 40 | 0.0% |
Puerto Rican | 7,709 | 2.9% |
Romanian | 394 | 0.2% |
Russian | 3,054 | 1.1% |
Samoan | 23 | 0.0% |
Scandinavian | 393 | 0.2% |
Scotch-Irish | 3,204 | 1.2% |
Scottish | 4,488 | 1.7% |
Seminole | 8 | 0.0% |
Senegalese | 49 | 0.0% |
Serbian | 96 | 0.0% |
Sioux | 132 | 0.1% |
Slavic | 476 | 0.2% |
Slovak | 3,397 | 1.3% |
Slovene | 144 | 0.1% |
Somali | 280 | 0.1% |
South African | 16 | 0.0% |
South American | 590 | 0.2% |
South American Indian | 29 | 0.0% |
Spaniard | 354 | 0.1% |
Spanish | 175 | 0.1% |
Sri Lankan | 576 | 0.2% |
Subsaharan African | 3,083 | 1.1% |
Sudanese | 130 | 0.1% |
Swedish | 5,289 | 2.0% |
Swiss | 1,142 | 0.4% |
Syrian | 280 | 0.1% |
Taiwanese | 3 | 0.0% |
Thai | 1,350 | 0.5% |
Tlingit-Haida | 35 | 0.0% |
Trinidadian and Tobagonian | 9 | 0.0% |
Turkish | 90 | 0.0% |
U.S. Virgin Islander | 11 | 0.0% |
Ugandan | 139 | 0.1% |
Ukrainian | 1,994 | 0.7% |
Uruguayan | 11 | 0.0% |
Venezuelan | 135 | 0.1% |
Vietnamese | 127 | 0.1% |
Welsh | 1,943 | 0.7% |
West Indian | 32 | 0.0% |
Yugoslavian | 908 | 0.3% |
Yup'ik | 5 | 0.0% | View All 146 Rows |
Immigrants in Erie County
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Erie County came from Asia (5,020 | 1.9%), Europe (3,455 | 1.3%), Eastern Europe (2,490 | 0.9%), South Central Asia (2,473 | 0.9%), and Latin America (1,524 | 0.6%), together accounting for 5.5% of all Erie County residents.
Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
Afghanistan | 16 | 0.0% |
Africa | 1,439 | 0.5% |
Asia | 5,020 | 1.9% |
Australia | 40 | 0.0% |
Bangladesh | 59 | 0.0% |
Barbados | 2 | 0.0% |
Belarus | 190 | 0.1% |
Belize | 15 | 0.0% |
Bosnia and Herzegovina | 700 | 0.3% |
Brazil | 28 | 0.0% |
Bulgaria | 21 | 0.0% |
Cambodia | 35 | 0.0% |
Cameroon | 140 | 0.1% |
Canada | 338 | 0.1% |
Caribbean | 299 | 0.1% |
Central America | 751 | 0.3% |
Chile | 32 | 0.0% |
China | 573 | 0.2% |
Colombia | 30 | 0.0% |
Croatia | 30 | 0.0% |
Dominican Republic | 157 | 0.1% |
Eastern Africa | 817 | 0.3% |
Eastern Asia | 851 | 0.3% |
Eastern Europe | 2,490 | 0.9% |
Ecuador | 15 | 0.0% |
Egypt | 195 | 0.1% |
England | 147 | 0.1% |
Ethiopia | 137 | 0.1% |
Europe | 3,455 | 1.3% |
France | 116 | 0.0% |
Germany | 262 | 0.1% |
Ghana | 27 | 0.0% |
Greece | 35 | 0.0% |
Grenada | 11 | 0.0% |
Guatemala | 85 | 0.0% |
Guyana | 30 | 0.0% |
Haiti | 64 | 0.0% |
Honduras | 99 | 0.0% |
Hong Kong | 43 | 0.0% |
Hungary | 45 | 0.0% |
India | 716 | 0.3% |
Indonesia | 23 | 0.0% |
Iran | 55 | 0.0% |
Iraq | 238 | 0.1% |
Israel | 11 | 0.0% |
Italy | 216 | 0.1% |
Jamaica | 41 | 0.0% |
Japan | 34 | 0.0% |
Jordan | 25 | 0.0% |
Kazakhstan | 44 | 0.0% |
Kenya | 464 | 0.2% |
Korea | 183 | 0.1% |
Kuwait | 23 | 0.0% |
Laos | 8 | 0.0% |
Latin America | 1,524 | 0.6% |
Latvia | 8 | 0.0% |
Lithuania | 6 | 0.0% |
Malaysia | 4 | 0.0% |
Mexico | 529 | 0.2% |
Middle Africa | 140 | 0.1% |
Morocco | 89 | 0.0% |
Nepal | 689 | 0.3% |
Netherlands | 4 | 0.0% |
Nicaragua | 23 | 0.0% |
Nigeria | 23 | 0.0% |
Northern Africa | 328 | 0.1% |
Northern Europe | 269 | 0.1% |
Norway | 33 | 0.0% |
Oceania | 78 | 0.0% |
Pakistan | 74 | 0.0% |
Peru | 306 | 0.1% |
Philippines | 370 | 0.1% |
Poland | 193 | 0.1% |
Portugal | 1 | 0.0% |
Romania | 84 | 0.0% |
Russia | 274 | 0.1% |
Saudi Arabia | 198 | 0.1% |
Scotland | 31 | 0.0% |
Senegal | 57 | 0.0% |
Serbia | 8 | 0.0% |
Sierra Leone | 21 | 0.0% |
Somalia | 60 | 0.0% |
South Africa | 16 | 0.0% |
South America | 474 | 0.2% |
South Central Asia | 2,473 | 0.9% |
South Eastern Asia | 889 | 0.3% |
Southern Europe | 314 | 0.1% |
Spain | 62 | 0.0% |
Sudan | 44 | 0.0% |
Sweden | 6 | 0.0% |
Syria | 244 | 0.1% |
Taiwan | 14 | 0.0% |
Thailand | 24 | 0.0% |
Trinidad and Tobago | 24 | 0.0% |
Uganda | 102 | 0.0% |
Ukraine | 859 | 0.3% |
Uzbekistan | 18 | 0.0% |
Venezuela | 33 | 0.0% |
Vietnam | 405 | 0.2% |
Western Africa | 129 | 0.1% |
Western Asia | 807 | 0.3% |
Western Europe | 382 | 0.1% | View All 102 Rows |
Sex and Age in Erie County
Sex and Age in Erie County
The most populous age groups in Erie County are 15 to 19 Years (9,885 | 7.3%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (9,573 | 7.0%) for women.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 7,368 (5.5%) | 6,960 (5.1%) |
5 to 9 Years | 7,457 (5.5%) | 8,171 (6.0%) |
10 to 14 Years | 8,963 (6.7%) | 7,418 (5.5%) |
15 to 19 Years | 9,885 (7.3%) | 9,415 (6.9%) |
20 to 24 Years | 9,472 (7.0%) | 8,702 (6.4%) |
25 to 29 Years | 8,661 (6.4%) | 8,267 (6.1%) |
30 to 34 Years | 8,947 (6.7%) | 8,573 (6.3%) |
35 to 39 Years | 8,128 (6.0%) | 9,064 (6.7%) |
40 to 44 Years | 7,894 (5.9%) | 6,439 (4.7%) |
45 to 49 Years | 7,759 (5.8%) | 7,656 (5.6%) |
50 to 54 Years | 8,568 (6.4%) | 8,423 (6.2%) |
55 to 59 Years | 9,240 (6.9%) | 9,307 (6.9%) |
60 to 64 Years | 9,473 (7.0%) | 9,573 (7.0%) |
65 to 69 Years | 8,439 (6.3%) | 9,039 (6.7%) |
70 to 74 Years | 5,952 (4.4%) | 6,476 (4.8%) |
75 to 79 Years | 3,974 (2.9%) | 5,218 (3.8%) |
80 to 84 Years | 2,172 (1.6%) | 3,326 (2.5%) |
85 Years and over | 2,264 (1.7%) | 3,852 (2.8%) |
Total | 134,616 (100.0%) | 135,879 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Erie County
Median Family Size in Erie County
The median family size in Erie County is 2.99 persons per family, with married-couple families (47,686 | 72.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.02 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (5,053 | 7.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.71 persons per family.
Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
Married-Couple | 47,686 (72.0%) | 3.02 |
Single Male/Father | 5,053 (7.6%) | 2.71 |
Single Female/Mother | 13,496 (20.4%) | 2.98 |
Total Families | 66,235 (100.0%) | 2.99 |
Median Household Size in Erie County
The median household size in Erie County is 2.35 persons per household, with single female/mother households (13,496 | 12.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.23 persons per household. non-family households (43,239 | 39.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.24 persons per household.
Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
Married-Couple | 47,686 (43.6%) | 3.04 |
Single Male/Father | 5,053 (4.6%) | 3.04 |
Single Female/Mother | 13,496 (12.3%) | 3.23 |
Non-family | 43,239 (39.5%) | 1.24 |
Total Households | 109,474 (100.0%) | 2.35 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Erie County
Out of a total of 109,474 households in Erie County, 66,235 (60.5%) are family households, while 43,239 (39.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 31,900, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 34,846.
Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
1-Person Households | - | 34,846 (31.8%) |
2-Person Households | 31,900 (29.1%) | 7,143 (6.5%) |
3-Person Households | 14,253 (13.0%) | 785 (0.7%) |
4-Person Households | 11,233 (10.3%) | 364 (0.3%) |
5-Person Households | 5,784 (5.3%) | 94 (0.1%) |
6-Person Households | 1,921 (1.8%) | 7 (0.0%) |
7+ Person Households | 1,144 (1.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 66,235 (60.5%) | 43,239 (39.5%) |
Female Fertility in Erie County
Fertility by Age in Erie County
Average fertility rate in Erie County is 59.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 98.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 71.1% of all women with births.
Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
15 to 19 years | 103 (2.9%) | 11.0 |
20 to 34 years | 2,514 (71.1%) | 98.0 |
35 to 50 years | 921 (26.0%) | 37.0 |
Total | 3,538 (100.0%) | 59.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Erie County
64.2% of women with births (3,538) in Erie County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 43.8% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 15.4% of them unmarried.
Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
15 to 19 years | 77 (74.8%) | 26 (25.2%) |
20 to 34 years | 1,413 (56.2%) | 1,101 (43.8%) |
35 to 50 years | 779 (84.6%) | 142 (15.4%) |
Total | 2,271 (64.2%) | 1,267 (35.8%) |
Fertility by Education in Erie County
Average fertility rate in Erie County is 59.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 107.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree have the lowest fertility at 45.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma represent 31.4% of all women with births.
Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
Less than High School | 400 (11.3%) | 46.0 |
High School Diploma | 1,111 (31.4%) | 73.0 |
College or Associate's Degree | 784 (22.2%) | 45.0 |
Bachelor's Degree | 545 (15.4%) | 47.0 |
Graduate Degree | 698 (19.7%) | 107.0 |
Total | 3,538 (100.0%) | 59.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Erie County
35.8% of women with births in Erie County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 94.3% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 56.3% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
Less than High School | 293 (73.3%) | 107 (26.8%) |
High School Diploma | 486 (43.7%) | 625 (56.3%) |
College or Associate's Degree | 438 (55.9%) | 346 (44.1%) |
Bachelor's Degree | 396 (72.7%) | 149 (27.3%) |
Graduate Degree | 658 (94.3%) | 40 (5.7%) |
Total | 2,271 (64.2%) | 1,267 (35.8%) |
Income in Erie County
Income Overview in Erie County
Per Capita Income in Erie County is $32,858, while median incomes of families and households are $78,186 and $59,396 respectively.
Characteristic | Number | Measure |
Per Capita Income | 270,495 | $32,858 |
Median Family Income | 66,235 | $78,186 |
Mean Family Income | 66,235 | $96,721 |
Median Household Income | 109,474 | $59,396 |
Mean Household Income | 109,474 | $79,353 |
Income Deficit | 66,235 | $10,704 |
Wage / Income Gap (%) | 270,495 | 30.55% |
Wage / Income Gap ($) | 270,495 | 69.45¢ per $1 |
Gini / Inequality Index | 270,495 | 0.46 |
Earnings by Sex in Erie County
Average Earnings in Erie County are $34,765, $41,480 for men and $28,807 for women, a difference of 30.5%.
Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
Male | 72,694 (51.8%) | $41,480 |
Female | 67,680 (48.2%) | $28,807 |
Total | 140,374 (100.0%) | $34,765 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Erie County
The most common earnings brackets in Erie County are $100,000+ for men (8,972 | 12.3%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (5,123 | 7.6%).
Income | Male | Female |
$2,499 or less | 3,755 (5.2%) | 5,081 (7.5%) |
$2,500 to $4,999 | 2,731 (3.8%) | 3,947 (5.8%) |
$5,000 to $7,499 | 2,622 (3.6%) | 3,249 (4.8%) |
$7,500 to $9,999 | 1,833 (2.5%) | 2,800 (4.1%) |
$10,000 to $12,499 | 2,287 (3.2%) | 3,225 (4.8%) |
$12,500 to $14,999 | 1,421 (1.9%) | 2,680 (4.0%) |
$15,000 to $17,499 | 2,103 (2.9%) | 2,360 (3.5%) |
$17,500 to $19,999 | 1,662 (2.3%) | 1,648 (2.4%) |
$20,000 to $22,499 | 1,995 (2.7%) | 2,277 (3.4%) |
$22,500 to $24,999 | 2,140 (2.9%) | 2,788 (4.1%) |
$25,000 to $29,999 | 3,885 (5.3%) | 5,123 (7.6%) |
$30,000 to $34,999 | 4,893 (6.7%) | 4,123 (6.1%) |
$35,000 to $39,999 | 3,761 (5.2%) | 3,982 (5.9%) |
$40,000 to $44,999 | 3,882 (5.3%) | 3,732 (5.5%) |
$45,000 to $49,999 | 3,425 (4.7%) | 3,146 (4.6%) |
$50,000 to $54,999 | 3,724 (5.1%) | 2,618 (3.9%) |
$55,000 to $64,999 | 5,555 (7.6%) | 4,686 (6.9%) |
$65,000 to $74,999 | 4,458 (6.1%) | 2,881 (4.3%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 7,590 (10.4%) | 4,170 (6.2%) |
$100,000+ | 8,972 (12.3%) | 3,164 (4.7%) |
Total | 72,694 (100.0%) | 67,680 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Erie County
Average earnings in Erie County are $48,898 for men and $34,649 for women, a difference of 29.1%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $84,149, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $27,142. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $63,639, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $15,528.
Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
Less than High School | $27,142 | $15,528 |
High School Diploma | $42,569 | $26,499 |
College or Associate's Degree | $45,374 | $30,827 |
Bachelor's Degree | $64,710 | $44,202 |
Graduate Degree | $84,149 | $63,639 |
Total | $48,898 | $34,649 |
Family Income in Erie County
Family Income Brackets in Erie County
According to the Erie County family income data, there are 13,379 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 20.2% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 1,590 families (2.4%) belonging to this category.
Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
Less than $10,000 | 2,318 | 3.5% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 1,590 | 2.4% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 3,444 | 5.2% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 4,636 | 7.0% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 7,021 | 10.6% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 12,518 | 18.9% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 10,531 | 15.9% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 13,379 | 20.2% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 5,630 | 8.5% |
$200,000+ | 5,166 | 7.8% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Erie County
4-person families (10,528 | 15.9%) account for the highest median family income in Erie County with $100,864 per family, while 2-person families (33,576 | 50.7%) have the highest median income of $34,952 per family member.
Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
2-Person Families | 33,576 (50.7%) | $69,904 |
3-Person Families | 14,279 (21.6%) | $79,325 |
4-Person Families | 10,528 (15.9%) | $100,864 |
5-Person Families | 5,224 (7.9%) | $90,149 |
6-Person Families | 1,717 (2.6%) | $78,780 |
7+ Person Families | 911 (1.4%) | $88,750 |
Total | 66,235 (100.0%) | $78,186 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Erie County
The median family income in Erie County is $78,186, with families comprising 3+ earners (7,302) having the highest median family income of $135,484, while families with no earners (11,258) have the lowest median family income of $46,813, accounting for 11.0% and 17.0% of families, respectively.
Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
No Earners | 11,258 (17.0%) | $46,813 |
1 Earner | 21,551 (32.5%) | $54,619 |
2 Earners | 26,124 (39.4%) | $102,056 |
3+ Earners | 7,302 (11.0%) | $135,484 |
Total | 66,235 (100.0%) | $78,186 |
Household Income in Erie County
Household Income Brackets in Erie County
With 19,048 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Erie County, accounting for 17.4% of all households. In contrast, only 5,474 households (5.0%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Less than $10,000 | 6,349 | 5.8% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 5,474 | 5.0% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 10,728 | 9.8% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 10,510 | 9.6% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 13,575 | 12.4% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 19,048 | 17.4% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 14,560 | 13.3% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 16,531 | 15.1% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 6,568 | 6.0% |
$200,000+ | 6,021 | 5.5% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Erie County
The median household income in Erie County is $59,396, with the highest median household income of $74,410 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 40,351 households (36.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $28,569, with 4,346 households (4.0%) in this group.
Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
15 to 24 Years | 4,346 (4.0%) | $28,569 |
25 to 44 Years | 32,270 (29.5%) | $65,432 |
45 to 64 Years | 40,351 (36.9%) | $74,410 |
65+ Years | 32,507 (29.7%) | $46,897 |
Total | 109,474 (100.0%) | $59,396 |
Poverty in Erie County
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Erie County
With 13.5% poverty level for males and 17.3% for females among the residents of Erie County, 18 to 24 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 2,695 males (24.0%) and 447 females (30.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 1,569 (21.4%) | 1,647 (24.6%) |
5 Years | 191 (16.2%) | 447 (30.7%) |
6 to 11 Years | 1,994 (20.8%) | 2,367 (25.1%) |
12 to 14 Years | 857 (16.5%) | 810 (19.3%) |
15 Years | 407 (22.8%) | 271 (15.1%) |
16 and 17 Years | 757 (22.2%) | 568 (18.0%) |
18 to 24 Years | 2,695 (24.0%) | 2,851 (29.3%) |
25 to 34 Years | 2,147 (12.9%) | 3,290 (19.6%) |
35 to 44 Years | 1,460 (9.7%) | 2,710 (17.5%) |
45 to 54 Years | 1,702 (10.9%) | 2,073 (13.0%) |
55 to 64 Years | 2,040 (11.2%) | 2,655 (14.1%) |
65 to 74 Years | 946 (6.7%) | 1,431 (9.3%) |
75 Years and over | 403 (5.1%) | 1,374 (12.1%) |
Total | 17,168 (13.5%) | 22,494 (17.3%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Erie County
According to the poverty statistics in Erie County, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 94.9% of males and 90.7% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 5,752 (78.6%) | 5,057 (75.4%) |
5 Years | 988 (83.8%) | 1,011 (69.3%) |
6 to 11 Years | 7,603 (79.2%) | 7,083 (75.0%) |
12 to 14 Years | 4,340 (83.5%) | 3,398 (80.7%) |
15 Years | 1,381 (77.2%) | 1,520 (84.9%) |
16 and 17 Years | 2,658 (77.8%) | 2,586 (82.0%) |
18 to 24 Years | 8,533 (76.0%) | 6,889 (70.7%) |
25 to 34 Years | 14,453 (87.1%) | 13,488 (80.4%) |
35 to 44 Years | 13,677 (90.3%) | 12,782 (82.5%) |
45 to 54 Years | 13,946 (89.1%) | 13,925 (87.0%) |
55 to 64 Years | 16,142 (88.8%) | 16,133 (85.9%) |
65 to 74 Years | 13,087 (93.3%) | 13,962 (90.7%) |
75 Years and over | 7,480 (94.9%) | 9,998 (87.9%) |
Total | 110,040 (86.5%) | 107,832 (82.7%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Erie County
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Erie County show that 4.3% or 2,074 of the total 47,686 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 25.5%, comprising of 56 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.9%, which includes 898 families.
Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
No Children | 29,776 (97.1%) | 898 (2.9%) |
1 or 2 Children | 12,136 (94.4%) | 717 (5.6%) |
3 or 4 Children | 3,536 (89.8%) | 403 (10.2%) |
5 or more Children | 164 (74.6%) | 56 (25.5%) |
Total | 45,612 (95.7%) | 2,074 (4.3%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Erie County
According to the poverty data in Erie County, 11.9% or 600 single-father households and 32.2% or 4,344 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 74 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 1,283 households (66.5%) falling below the poverty line.
Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
No Children | 57 (2.9%) | 695 (16.2%) |
1 or 2 Children | 371 (13.5%) | 2,257 (32.1%) |
3 or 4 Children | 98 (32.6%) | 1,283 (66.5%) |
5 or more Children | 74 (100.0%) | 109 (46.6%) |
Total | 600 (11.9%) | 4,344 (32.2%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Erie County
The poverty data for Erie County shows that 2,074 of the married-couple family households (4.3%) and 4,944 of the single-parent households (26.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 56 households (25.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 1,381 household (62.0%) living below poverty.
Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
No Children | 898 (2.9%) | 752 (12.1%) |
1 or 2 Children | 717 (5.6%) | 2,628 (26.9%) |
3 or 4 Children | 403 (10.2%) | 1,381 (62.0%) |
5 or more Children | 56 (25.5%) | 183 (59.4%) |
Total | 2,074 (4.3%) | 4,944 (26.7%) |
Employment Characteristics in Erie County
Employment by Class of Employer in Erie County
Among the 122,518 employed individuals in Erie County, private company employees (80,697 | 65.9%), not-for-profit organizations (17,913 | 14.6%), and local government employees (7,851 | 6.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
Private Company Employees | 80,697 | 65.9% |
Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 3,142 | 2.6% |
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 6,179 | 5.0% |
Not-for-profit Organizations | 17,913 | 14.6% |
Local Government Employees | 7,851 | 6.4% |
State Government Employees | 4,577 | 3.7% |
Federal Government Employees | 2,061 | 1.7% |
Unpaid Family Workers | 98 | 0.1% |
Total | 122,518 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Erie County
According to the labor force statistics for Erie County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (220,536), 59.8% or 131,881 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.5% or 7,253 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 84.0% or 26,481 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 10.9% or 687 of them being unemployed.
Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
16 to 19 Years | 6,303 (40.2%) | 687 (10.9%) |
20 to 24 Years | 12,758 (70.2%) | 1,186 (9.3%) |
25 to 29 Years | 13,627 (80.5%) | 763 (5.6%) |
30 to 34 Years | 14,279 (81.5%) | 585 (4.1%) |
35 to 44 Years | 26,481 (84.0%) | 1,377 (5.2%) |
45 to 54 Years | 25,730 (79.4%) | 1,261 (4.9%) |
55 to 59 Years | 13,762 (74.2%) | 647 (4.7%) |
60 to 64 Years | 10,704 (56.2%) | 471 (4.4%) |
65 to 74 Years | 6,908 (23.1%) | 173 (2.5%) |
75 Years and over | 1,228 (5.9%) | 55 (4.5%) |
Total | 131,881 (59.8%) | 7,253 (5.5%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Erie County
According to labor force statistics for Erie County, 76.9% of individuals (104,562) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (135,972) are in the labor force, with 4.9% or 5,124 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 86.2% or 36,735 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 12.9% or 609 of them being unemployed.
Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
Less than High School | 4,719 (48.7%) | 1,250 (12.9%) |
High School Diploma | 34,093 (71.7%) | 2,853 (6.0%) |
College / Associate Degree | 29,002 (80.3%) | 1,625 (4.5%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 36,735 (86.2%) | 1,364 (3.2%) |
Total | 104,562 (76.9%) | 6,663 (4.9%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Erie County
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Erie County are Management (12,745 | 10.2%), Community & Social Service (12,589 | 10.1%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (9,647 | 7.8%), Education Instruction & Library (7,208 | 5.8%), and Health Technologists (6,253 | 5.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Erie County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (85.1%), Computers, Engineering & Science (74.1%), and Computers & Mathematics (71.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (76.6%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (76.2%), and Education Instruction & Library (70.2%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Management | 7,601 (59.6%) | 5,144 (40.4%) |
Business & Financial | 2,771 (45.2%) | 3,355 (54.8%) |
Computers, Engineering & Science | 4,210 (74.1%) | 1,474 (25.9%) |
Computers & Mathematics | 1,823 (71.3%) | 733 (28.7%) |
Architecture & Engineering | 1,876 (85.1%) | 329 (14.9%) |
Life, Physical & Social Science | 511 (55.4%) | 412 (44.6%) |
Community & Social Service | 4,485 (35.6%) | 8,104 (64.4%) |
Education, Arts & Media | 927 (33.0%) | 1,881 (67.0%) |
Legal Services & Support | 492 (53.0%) | 437 (47.0%) |
Education Instruction & Library | 2,147 (29.8%) | 5,061 (70.2%) |
Arts, Media & Entertainment | 919 (55.9%) | 725 (44.1%) |
Health Diagnosing & Treating | 2,292 (23.8%) | 7,355 (76.2%) |
Health Technologists | 1,464 (23.4%) | 4,789 (76.6%) |
Total (Category) | 21,359 (45.7%) | 25,432 (54.3%) |
Total (Overall) | 64,387 (51.8%) | 60,001 (48.2%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Erie County are Food Preparation & Serving (8,058 | 6.5%), Healthcare Support (6,127 | 4.9%), Cleaning & Maintenance (5,184 | 4.2%), Personal Care & Service (3,270 | 2.6%), and Security & Protection (2,388 | 1.9%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Erie County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (91.3%), Security & Protection (81.1%), and Firefighting & Prevention (70.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (80.8%), Personal Care & Service (79.3%), and Food Preparation & Serving (61.2%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Healthcare Support | 1,174 (19.2%) | 4,953 (80.8%) |
Security & Protection | 1,936 (81.1%) | 452 (18.9%) |
Firefighting & Prevention | 829 (70.5%) | 347 (29.5%) |
Law Enforcement | 1,107 (91.3%) | 105 (8.7%) |
Food Preparation & Serving | 3,125 (38.8%) | 4,933 (61.2%) |
Cleaning & Maintenance | 3,163 (61.0%) | 2,021 (39.0%) |
Personal Care & Service | 678 (20.7%) | 2,592 (79.3%) |
Total (Category) | 10,076 (40.3%) | 14,951 (59.7%) |
Total (Overall) | 64,387 (51.8%) | 60,001 (48.2%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Erie County are Office & Administration (13,213 | 10.6%), and Sales & Related (10,981 | 8.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Sales & Related | 5,375 (48.9%) | 5,606 (51.0%) |
Office & Administration | 3,533 (26.7%) | 9,680 (73.3%) |
Total (Category) | 8,908 (36.8%) | 15,286 (63.2%) |
Total (Overall) | 64,387 (51.8%) | 60,001 (48.2%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Erie County are Construction & Extraction (4,567 | 3.7%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (3,763 | 3.0%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (303 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 162 (53.5%) | 141 (46.5%) |
Construction & Extraction | 4,376 (95.8%) | 191 (4.2%) |
Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 3,596 (95.6%) | 167 (4.4%) |
Total (Category) | 8,134 (94.2%) | 499 (5.8%) |
Total (Overall) | 64,387 (51.8%) | 60,001 (48.2%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Erie County are Production (10,090 | 8.1%), Material Moving (4,962 | 4.0%), and Transportation (4,691 | 3.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Production | 7,989 (79.2%) | 2,101 (20.8%) |
Transportation | 4,117 (87.8%) | 574 (12.2%) |
Material Moving | 3,804 (76.7%) | 1,158 (23.3%) |
Total (Category) | 15,910 (80.6%) | 3,833 (19.4%) |
Total (Overall) | 64,387 (51.8%) | 60,001 (48.2%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Erie County
Employment Industries in Erie County
The major employment industries in Erie County include Health Care & Social Assistance (22,654 | 18.2%), Manufacturing (18,951 | 15.2%), Retail Trade (13,665 | 11.0%), Educational Services (11,828 | 9.5%), and Accommodation & Food Services (9,227 | 7.4%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Erie County
The Erie County industries that see more men than women are Construction (91.2%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (90.5%), and Manufacturing (78.3%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (75.8%), and Educational Services (66.3%).
Industry | Male | Female |
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 739 (78.0%) | 208 (22.0%) |
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 105 (90.5%) | 11 (9.5%) |
Construction | 5,660 (91.2%) | 549 (8.8%) |
Manufacturing | 14,833 (78.3%) | 4,118 (21.7%) |
Wholesale Trade | 1,803 (74.5%) | 618 (25.5%) |
Retail Trade | 6,939 (50.8%) | 6,726 (49.2%) |
Transportation & Warehousing | 3,701 (78.2%) | 1,033 (21.8%) |
Utilities | 573 (73.5%) | 207 (26.5%) |
Information | 806 (63.9%) | 455 (36.1%) |
Finance & Insurance | 2,670 (39.4%) | 4,105 (60.6%) |
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 661 (41.8%) | 921 (58.2%) |
Professional & Scientific | 2,636 (53.3%) | 2,310 (46.7%) |
Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 41 (100.0%) |
Administrative & Support | 2,839 (62.5%) | 1,707 (37.6%) |
Educational Services | 3,982 (33.7%) | 7,846 (66.3%) |
Health Care & Social Assistance | 5,490 (24.2%) | 17,164 (75.8%) |
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 1,536 (53.8%) | 1,319 (46.2%) |
Accommodation & Food Services | 4,218 (45.7%) | 5,009 (54.3%) |
Public Administration | 2,378 (57.4%) | 1,768 (42.6%) |
Total | 64,387 (51.8%) | 60,001 (48.2%) |
Education in Erie County
School Enrollment in Erie County
The most common levels of schooling among the 63,750 students in Erie County are college / undergraduate (14,667 | 23.0%), high school (13,253 | 20.8%), and middle school (12,780 | 20.1%).
School Level | # Students | % Students |
Nursery / Preschool | 3,541 | 5.6% |
Kindergarten | 2,936 | 4.6% |
Elementary School | 12,525 | 19.7% |
Middle School | 12,780 | 20.1% |
High School | 13,253 | 20.8% |
College / Undergraduate | 14,667 | 23.0% |
Graduate / Professional | 4,048 | 6.4% |
Total | 63,750 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Erie County
Out of a total of 63,750 students who are enrolled in schools in Erie County, 16,702 (26.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 47,048 (73.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 4,114 (50.5% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 13,458 (85.4% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
3 to 4 Year Olds | 1,384 (54.0%) | 1,178 (46.0%) |
5 to 9 Year Old | 12,406 (85.3%) | 2,139 (14.7%) |
10 to 14 Year Olds | 13,458 (85.4%) | 2,293 (14.6%) |
15 to 17 Year Olds | 8,123 (83.3%) | 1,631 (16.7%) |
18 to 19 Year Olds | 4,355 (62.5%) | 2,612 (37.5%) |
20 to 24 Year Olds | 4,032 (49.5%) | 4,114 (50.5%) |
25 to 34 Year Olds | 1,749 (50.9%) | 1,686 (49.1%) |
35 Years and over | 1,544 (59.6%) | 1,046 (40.4%) |
Total | 47,048 (73.8%) | 16,702 (26.2%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Erie County
Business (11,315 | 19.1%), education (9,284 | 15.7%), science & technology (7,382 | 12.5%), arts & humanities (4,576 | 7.7%), and bio, nature & agricultural (3,451 | 5.8%) are the most common fields of study among 59,173 individuals in Erie County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
Computers & Mathematics | 2,652 | 4.5% |
Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 3,451 | 5.8% |
Physical & Health Sciences | 1,663 | 2.8% |
Psychology | 3,035 | 5.1% |
Social Sciences | 3,299 | 5.6% |
Engineering | 3,360 | 5.7% |
Multidisciplinary Studies | 479 | 0.8% |
Science & Technology | 7,382 | 12.5% |
Business | 11,315 | 19.1% |
Education | 9,284 | 15.7% |
Literature & Languages | 1,834 | 3.1% |
Liberal Arts & History | 2,397 | 4.1% |
Visual & Performing Arts | 1,624 | 2.7% |
Communications | 2,822 | 4.8% |
Arts & Humanities | 4,576 | 7.7% |
Total | 59,173 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Erie County
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Erie County
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Erie County are males with 2 vehicles (28,153, accounting for 44.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (25,335, making up 49.1%).
Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
No Vehicle | 2,299 (3.6%) | 2,539 (4.4%) |
1 Vehicle | 14,632 (23.2%) | 15,246 (26.6%) |
2 Vehicles | 28,153 (44.6%) | 25,335 (44.2%) |
3 Vehicles | 11,606 (18.4%) | 9,571 (16.7%) |
4 Vehicles | 4,620 (7.3%) | 3,451 (6.0%) |
5 or more Vehicles | 1,863 (2.9%) | 1,216 (2.1%) |
Total | 63,173 (100.0%) | 57,358 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Erie County
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Erie County are 15 to 19 minutes (22,582 commuters, 19.8%), 10 to 14 minutes (21,911 commuters, 19.3%), and 20 to 24 minutes (18,029 commuters, 15.8%).
Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
Less than 5 Minutes | 4,402 | 3.9% |
5 to 9 Minutes | 16,115 | 14.2% |
10 to 14 Minutes | 21,911 | 19.3% |
15 to 19 Minutes | 22,582 | 19.8% |
20 to 24 Minutes | 18,029 | 15.8% |
25 to 29 Minutes | 7,665 | 6.7% |
30 to 34 Minutes | 11,078 | 9.7% |
35 to 39 Minutes | 2,260 | 2.0% |
40 to 44 Minutes | 2,682 | 2.4% |
45 to 59 Minutes | 3,552 | 3.1% |
60 to 89 Minutes | 1,733 | 1.5% |
90 or more Minutes | 1,833 | 1.6% |
Commute Time by Sex in Erie County
The most common commute times in Erie County are 15 to 19 minutes (11,897 commuters, 19.9%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (11,003 commuters, 20.4%) for females.
Commute Time | Male | Female |
Less than 5 Minutes | 2,344 (3.9%) | 2,058 (3.8%) |
5 to 9 Minutes | 7,507 (12.6%) | 8,608 (15.9%) |
10 to 14 Minutes | 10,908 (18.2%) | 11,003 (20.4%) |
15 to 19 Minutes | 11,897 (19.9%) | 10,685 (19.8%) |
20 to 24 Minutes | 9,819 (16.4%) | 8,210 (15.2%) |
25 to 29 Minutes | 4,046 (6.8%) | 3,619 (6.7%) |
30 to 34 Minutes | 6,145 (10.3%) | 4,933 (9.1%) |
35 to 39 Minutes | 1,219 (2.0%) | 1,041 (1.9%) |
40 to 44 Minutes | 1,690 (2.8%) | 992 (1.8%) |
45 to 59 Minutes | 2,099 (3.5%) | 1,453 (2.7%) |
60 to 89 Minutes | 865 (1.5%) | 868 (1.6%) |
90 or more Minutes | 1,265 (2.1%) | 568 (1.1%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Erie County
The most frequent times of departure to work in Erie County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (7,925, 13.3%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (8,384, 15.5%) for females.
Time of Departure | Male | Female |
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 2,564 (4.3%) | 1,472 (2.7%) |
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 2,449 (4.1%) | 1,077 (2.0%) |
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 4,014 (6.7%) | 1,779 (3.3%) |
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 5,722 (9.6%) | 3,702 (6.9%) |
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 7,231 (12.1%) | 4,422 (8.2%) |
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 7,925 (13.3%) | 8,164 (15.1%) |
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 7,521 (12.6%) | 8,384 (15.5%) |
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 5,144 (8.6%) | 6,637 (12.3%) |
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 2,143 (3.6%) | 3,347 (6.2%) |
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 3,102 (5.2%) | 3,660 (6.8%) |
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 1,723 (2.9%) | 2,050 (3.8%) |
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 471 (0.8%) | 661 (1.2%) |
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 5,426 (9.1%) | 4,919 (9.1%) |
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 4,369 (7.3%) | 3,764 (7.0%) |
Total | 59,804 (100.0%) | 54,038 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Erie County
Occupancy by Ownership in Erie County
Of the total 109,474 dwellings in Erie County, owner-occupied units account for 74,409 (68.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 35,065 (32.0%).
Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Owner Occupied Housing Units | 74,409 | 68.0% |
Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 35,065 | 32.0% |
Total Occupied Housing Units | 109,474 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Erie County
Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
1-Person Household | 34,846 | 31.8% |
2-Person Household | 39,043 | 35.7% |
3-Person Household | 15,038 | 13.7% |
4+ Person Household | 20,547 | 18.8% |
Total Housing Units | 109,474 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Erie County
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1-Person Household | 18,892 (54.2%) | 15,954 (45.8%) |
2-Person Household | 29,143 (74.6%) | 9,900 (25.4%) |
3-Person Household | 10,863 (72.2%) | 4,175 (27.8%) |
4+ Person Household | 15,511 (75.5%) | 5,036 (24.5%) |
Total Housing Units | 74,409 (68.0%) | 35,065 (32.0%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Erie County
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than High School | 3,328 (47.5%) | 3,676 (52.5%) |
High School Diploma | 24,067 (64.5%) | 13,239 (35.5%) |
College/Associate Degree | 20,218 (66.6%) | 10,154 (33.4%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 26,796 (77.0%) | 7,996 (23.0%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Erie County
Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Under 35 Years | 19,878 | 18.2% |
35 to 44 Years | 16,738 | 15.3% |
45 to 54 Years | 17,993 | 16.4% |
55 to 64 Years | 22,358 | 20.4% |
65 to 74 Years | 19,292 | 17.6% |
75 to 84 Years | 9,268 | 8.5% |
85 Years and Over | 3,947 | 3.6% |
Total | 109,474 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Erie County
Median Income by Occupancy in Erie County
Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
Owner-Occupied | 74,409 (68.0%) | $76,476 |
Renter-Occupied | 35,065 (32.0%) | $30,804 |
Average | 109,474 (100.0%) | $59,396 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Erie County
Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $5,000 | 1,356 (1.8%) | 2,182 (6.2%) |
$5,000 to $9,999 | 997 (1.3%) | 1,787 (5.1%) |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 1,666 (2.2%) | 3,826 (10.9%) |
$15,000 to $19,999 | 1,593 (2.1%) | 3,276 (9.3%) |
$20,000 to $24,999 | 2,569 (3.5%) | 3,313 (9.5%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 5,545 (7.4%) | 4,947 (14.1%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 8,613 (11.6%) | 5,015 (14.3%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 14,064 (18.9%) | 5,033 (14.3%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 11,674 (15.7%) | 2,850 (8.1%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 14,684 (19.7%) | 1,812 (5.2%) |
$150,000 or more | 11,648 (15.7%) | 1,024 (2.9%) |
Total | 74,409 (100.0%) | 35,065 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Erie County
Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $300 | 3,003 (4.0%) | 1,521 (4.3%) |
$300 to $499 | 11,455 (15.4%) | 2,577 (7.3%) |
$500 to $799 | 18,220 (24.5%) | 10,402 (29.7%) |
$800 to $999 | 8,919 (12.0%) | 7,421 (21.2%) |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 16,113 (21.6%) | 8,743 (24.9%) |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 9,646 (13.0%) | 1,790 (5.1%) |
$2,000 to $2,499 | 3,540 (4.8%) | 541 (1.5%) |
$2,500 to $2,999 | 1,728 (2.3%) | 97 (0.3%) |
$3,000 or more | 1,785 (2.4%) | 186 (0.5%) |
Total | 74,409 (100.0%) | 35,065 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Erie County
Housing Structures in Erie County
Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Single Unit, Detached | 75,697 | 69.2% |
Single Unit, Attached | 4,592 | 4.2% |
2 Unit Apartments | 7,961 | 7.3% |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 4,833 | 4.4% |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 3,619 | 3.3% |
10 or more Apartments | 7,830 | 7.1% |
Mobile Home / Other | 4,942 | 4.5% |
Total | 109,474 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Erie County
Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Single Unit, Detached | 66,702 (88.1%) | 8,995 (11.9%) |
Single Unit, Attached | 2,079 (45.3%) | 2,513 (54.7%) |
2 Unit Apartments | 1,145 (14.4%) | 6,816 (85.6%) |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 318 (6.6%) | 4,515 (93.4%) |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 152 (4.2%) | 3,467 (95.8%) |
10 or more Apartments | 144 (1.8%) | 7,686 (98.2%) |
Mobile Home / Other | 3,869 (78.3%) | 1,073 (21.7%) |
Total | 74,409 (68.0%) | 35,065 (32.0%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Erie County
Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1 Room | 134 (0.2%) | 1,531 (4.4%) |
2 or 3 Rooms | 1,135 (1.5%) | 7,218 (20.6%) |
4 or 5 Rooms | 15,971 (21.5%) | 15,781 (45.0%) |
6 or 7 Rooms | 32,652 (43.9%) | 8,033 (22.9%) |
8 or more Rooms | 24,517 (33.0%) | 2,502 (7.1%) |
Total | 74,409 (100.0%) | 35,065 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Erie County
Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Utility Gas | 60,950 (81.9%) | 24,608 (70.2%) |
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 3,939 (5.3%) | 1,021 (2.9%) |
Electricity | 3,493 (4.7%) | 7,845 (22.4%) |
Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 2,448 (3.3%) | 754 (2.1%) |
Coal or Coke | 129 (0.2%) | 12 (0.0%) |
All other Fuels | 3,327 (4.5%) | 482 (1.4%) |
No Fuel Used | 123 (0.2%) | 343 (1.0%) |
Total | 74,409 (100.0%) | 35,065 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Erie County
Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
No Vehicle | 2,582 (3.5%) | 8,534 (24.3%) |
1 Vehicle | 23,231 (31.2%) | 17,942 (51.2%) |
2 Vehicles | 33,135 (44.5%) | 7,156 (20.4%) |
3 or more Vehicles | 15,461 (20.8%) | 1,433 (4.1%) |
Total | 74,409 (100.0%) | 35,065 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Erie County
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Erie County
Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Housing Units | 33,861 | 40,548 |
Median Property Value | $147,100 | $169,700 |
Median Household Income | $60,504 | $8,008 |
Monthly Housing Costs | $544 | $1,712 |
Real Estate Taxes | $2,529 | $686 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Erie County
Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $50,000 | 4,995 (14.7%) | 1,317 (3.3%) |
$50,000 to $99,999 | 5,876 (17.3%) | 6,520 (16.1%) |
$100,000 to $299,999 | 18,481 (54.6%) | 26,167 (64.5%) |
$300,000 to $499,999 | 3,350 (9.9%) | 5,160 (12.7%) |
$500,000 to $749,999 | 703 (2.1%) | 830 (2.1%) |
$750,000 to $999,999 | 254 (0.7%) | 358 (0.9%) |
$1,000,000 or more | 202 (0.6%) | 196 (0.5%) |
Total | 33,861 (100.0%) | 40,548 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Erie County
Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $10,000 | 1,468 (4.3%) | 1,754 (4.3%) |
$10,000 to $24,999 | 3,952 (11.7%) | 885 (2.2%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 3,455 (10.2%) | 1,876 (4.6%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 4,839 (14.3%) | 2,090 (5.1%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 6,917 (20.4%) | 3,774 (9.3%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 4,540 (13.4%) | 7,147 (17.6%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 5,050 (14.9%) | 7,134 (17.6%) |
$150,000 or more | 3,640 (10.7%) | 9,634 (23.8%) |
Total | 33,861 (100.0%) | 40,548 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Erie County
Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than 2.0x | 15,001 (44.3%) | 89,580 (220.9%) |
2.0x to 2.9x | 6,182 (18.3%) | 20,753 (51.2%) |
3.0x to 3.9x | 3,957 (11.7%) | 9,750 (24.0%) |
4.0x or more | 8,417 (24.9%) | 4,217 (10.4%) |
Total | 33,861 (100.0%) | 40,548 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Erie County
Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $800 | 4,024 (11.9%) | 155 (0.4%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 5,091 (15.0%) | 1,707 (4.2%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 23,959 (70.8%) | 4,604 (11.4%) |
Total | 33,861 (100.0%) | 40,548 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Erie County
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Erie County
Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under 6 Years | 16,792 (98.2%) | 316 (1.8%) |
6 to 18 Years | 42,824 (98.2%) | 796 (1.8%) |
19 to 25 Years | 23,800 (92.8%) | 1,845 (7.2%) |
26 to 34 Years | 27,393 (90.2%) | 2,961 (9.8%) |
35 to 44 Years | 29,122 (95.2%) | 1,473 (4.8%) |
45 to 54 Years | 29,703 (94.1%) | 1,863 (5.9%) |
55 to 64 Years | 35,357 (95.6%) | 1,613 (4.4%) |
65 to 74 Years | 29,394 (99.9%) | 32 (0.1%) |
75 Years and older | 19,223 (99.8%) | 32 (0.2%) |
Total | 253,608 (95.9%) | 10,931 (4.1%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Erie County
Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Native Born | 16,792 (98.2%) | 316 (1.8%) |
Foreign Born, Citizen | 42,824 (98.2%) | 796 (1.8%) |
Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 23,800 (92.8%) | 1,845 (7.2%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Erie County
Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under $25,000 | 34,296 (93.5%) | 2,398 (6.5%) |
$25,000 to $49,999 | 44,520 (94.2%) | 2,766 (5.9%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 44,151 (95.4%) | 2,149 (4.6%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 37,492 (96.3%) | 1,445 (3.7%) |
$100,000 and over | 86,140 (97.7%) | 2,003 (2.3%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Erie County
Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
Under 6 | 8,793 (51.4%) | 9,368 (54.8%) |
6 to 18 Years | 19,415 (44.5%) | 27,098 (62.1%) |
19 to 25 Years | 5,975 (23.3%) | 19,032 (74.2%) |
25 to 34 Years | 9,030 (29.7%) | 19,737 (65.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 7,973 (26.1%) | 22,588 (73.8%) |
45 to 54 Years | 7,179 (22.7%) | 24,059 (76.2%) |
55 to 64 Years | 9,477 (25.6%) | 28,471 (77.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 28,517 (96.9%) | 16,994 (57.8%) |
75 Years and over | 19,133 (99.4%) | 12,079 (62.7%) |
Total | 115,492 (43.7%) | 179,426 (67.8%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Erie County
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 64 (0.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 2,862 (13.2%) | 1,270 (6.2%) |
18 to 34 Years | 3,067 (10.1%) | 3,205 (10.7%) |
35 to 64 Years | 7,031 (14.4%) | 7,604 (15.1%) |
65 to 74 Years | 3,697 (26.4%) | 3,352 (21.8%) |
75 Years and over | 3,459 (43.9%) | 5,509 (48.4%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Erie County
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 60 (0.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 249 (1.1%) | 109 (0.5%) |
18 to 34 Years | 357 (1.2%) | 292 (1.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 1,974 (4.0%) | 1,428 (2.8%) |
65 to 74 Years | 1,680 (12.0%) | 927 (6.0%) |
75 Years and over | 2,311 (29.3%) | 2,409 (21.2%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 27 (0.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 293 (1.4%) | 223 (1.1%) |
18 to 34 Years | 370 (1.2%) | 450 (1.5%) |
35 to 64 Years | 1,492 (3.0%) | 1,690 (3.4%) |
65 to 74 Years | 622 (4.4%) | 686 (4.5%) |
75 Years and over | 425 (5.4%) | 1,131 (10.0%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 2,529 (11.7%) | 1,099 (5.3%) |
18 to 34 Years | 2,047 (6.7%) | 2,025 (6.8%) |
35 to 64 Years | 3,203 (6.6%) | 3,553 (7.1%) |
65 to 74 Years | 848 (6.0%) | 655 (4.3%) |
75 Years and over | 709 (9.0%) | 1,493 (13.1%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 273 (1.3%) | 140 (0.7%) |
18 to 34 Years | 519 (1.7%) | 707 (2.4%) |
35 to 64 Years | 3,513 (7.2%) | 4,215 (8.4%) |
65 to 74 Years | 1,757 (12.5%) | 2,338 (15.2%) |
75 Years and over | 1,825 (23.2%) | 3,627 (31.9%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 487 (2.2%) | 350 (1.7%) |
18 to 34 Years | 262 (0.9%) | 515 (1.7%) |
35 to 64 Years | 1,549 (3.2%) | 1,672 (3.3%) |
65 to 74 Years | 549 (3.9%) | 639 (4.2%) |
75 Years and over | 608 (7.7%) | 1,667 (14.7%) |
Technology Access in Erie County
Computing Device Access in Erie County
Device Type | # Households | % Households |
Desktop or Laptop | 81,499 | 74.5% |
Smartphone | 91,800 | 83.9% |
Tablet | 66,118 | 60.4% |
No Computing Device | 8,805 | 8.0% |
Total | 109,474 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Erie County
Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
Dial-Up Internet | 434 | 0.4% |
Broadband Home | 77,864 | 71.1% |
Cellular Data Only | 13,741 | 12.6% |
Satellite Internet | 4,912 | 4.5% |
No Internet | 14,701 | 13.4% |
Total | 109,474 | 100.0% |
Erie County Summary
Erie County, Pennsylvania is located in the northwestern corner of the state and is part of the Erie Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is bordered by Lake Erie to the north, Crawford County to the east, Warren County to the south, and Chautauqua County, New York to the west. The county seat is Erie, the fourth-largest city in Pennsylvania.
Geography
Erie County covers an area of 1,558 square miles, making it the largest county in Pennsylvania by area. The county is mostly flat, with rolling hills in the east and south. The terrain is mostly covered by forests, with some agricultural land in the south and east. The county is drained by the Allegheny River, which flows through the county from east to west. The county also contains several lakes, including Lake Erie, Presque Isle Bay, and Lake LeBoeuf.
The climate of Erie County is humid continental, with cold winters and warm summers. The average annual temperature is 46°F, and the average annual precipitation is 36 inches.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, Erie County had a population of 280,566. The population is mostly white (90.2%), with small percentages of African Americans (4.2%), Asians (2.2%), and Hispanics (2.2%). The median household income is $45,890, and the median age is 41.
Economy
Erie County's economy is largely based on manufacturing, healthcare, and education. The county is home to several large manufacturing companies, including GE Transportation, Lord Corporation, and Zurn Industries. The healthcare industry is also a major employer, with UPMC Hamot, Saint Vincent Hospital, and the Erie VA Medical Center all located in the county. The county is also home to several colleges and universities, including Gannon University, Penn State Behrend, and Mercyhurst University.
The county's unemployment rate was 5.2% in 2019, slightly lower than the national average of 5.3%. The median household income is $45,890, slightly lower than the national median of $61,937.
History
Erie County was formed in 1800 from parts of Allegheny and Lycoming counties. The county was named after the Erie tribe, which had inhabited the area prior to European settlement. The county seat was originally located in Waterford, but was moved to Erie in 1803.
The county experienced rapid growth in the 19th century, due to the development of the Erie Canal and the growth of the railroad industry. The county's population peaked in 1920, when it had a population of over 400,000. The population has since declined, due to the decline of the manufacturing industry and the outmigration of residents to other parts of the country.
Today, Erie County is a vibrant and diverse community. The county is home to several large employers, as well as a thriving arts and culture scene. The county is also home to several colleges and universities, making it a popular destination for students and young professionals.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Erie County?
Total Population of Erie County is 270,495.
What is the Total Male Population of Erie County?
Total Male Population of Erie County is 134,616.
What is the Total Female Population of Erie County?
Total Female Population of Erie County is 135,879.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Erie County?
There are 99.07 Males per 100 Females in Erie County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Erie County?
There are 100.94 Females per 100 Males in Erie County.
What is the Median Population Age in Erie County?
Median Population Age in Erie County is 39.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Erie County
Average Family Size in Erie County is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Erie County
Average Household Size in Erie County is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Erie County?
Per Capita income in Erie County is $32,858.
What is the Median Family Income in Erie County?
Median Family Income in Erie County is $78,186.
What is the Median Household income in Erie County?
Median Household Income in Erie County is $59,396.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Erie County?
Income or Wage Gap in Erie County is 30.6%.
Women in Erie County earn 69.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Erie County?
Family Income Deficit in Erie County is $10,704.
Families that are below poverty line in Erie County earn $10,704 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Erie County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Erie County is 0.46.
How Large is the Labor Force in Erie County?
There are 131,881 People in the Labor Forcein in Erie County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Erie County?
59.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Erie County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Erie County?
Unemployment Rate in Erie County is 5.5%.